Thursday, May 31, 2012
New Listing! Beautiful Ranch located on a Quiet Cul-de-Sac!
722 Cedar View Circle
3 Bedroom / 3 Bath / 2 Car Garage
2787 SqFt
Beautiful Ranch located on a Quiet
Cul-de-Sac! Walk into the Living Room which features Soaring Ceilings and a
Fireplace. The Kitchen boasts Wood Flooring, a Tile Backsplash, Stainless Steel
Appliances, a Dining Area and an Extra Large Walk-In Pantry. The Master Suite
has Trey Ceilings, a Walk-In Closet and a Private Bath. The Bright Finished
Lower Level is perfect for entertaining and includes a Wetbar with Pendant
Lighting, an area for a Pool and a Foosball table, a Craft or Exercise area, a Separate
Media/Movie Room and a ½ Bath! The
Backyard is ready for BBQ’s and features a Privacy Fence and Mature Trees.
Additional features include Inviting Paint Colors throughout, Move-in Ready,
Close to Offutt AFB and more!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this gorgeous home, please visit http://www.huskerhomefinder.com/ or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908.
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# posted by Angela May @ 2:34 PM
Monday, May 21, 2012
New Listing! Open Ranch on Landscaped Corner Lot and Adjacent to a Park!
9602 S 28th Street
Bellevue, NE
3 Bed / 3 Bath / 3 Car Garage
1,783 SqFt
Open Ranch on Landscaped Corner Lot and Adjacent to a Park! Over 10K in updates since purchase such as; landscaping, fence, sprinkler system, blinds and more! This home features a Regal Entryway with Stone Flooring and Columns, a Huge Family Room with a Fireplace and Built-Ins, and a Formal Dining Room (or Office). The Kitchen boasts Wood Flooring, 42” Cherry Cabinets, a Center Island for Seating, Bay Windows and Sunny Eat-In Area. Ample Windows adorn the Master Suite with Dual Vanities and a 3 Tier Walk-In Closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are conveniently located on the Main Level but separated from the Master Suite. The Walkout Lower Level with a Bath Rough-In is ready to be personalized into a “Mancave” or Additional Space. Outside, the Large Yard features a Sprinkler System and a Privacy Fence. Other features of this home include, Inviting Paint Colors throughout, Main Floor Laundry, a 3 Car Extended Side-Load Garage and More!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this gorgeous home, please visit http://www.huskerhomefinder.com/ or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908. Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, military appreciation, military moves, military realtor, NP Dodge, offutt afb nebrasa
# posted by Angela May @ 11:01 AM
New Listing! Stunning Home on a Lush 1/2 Acre Lot on a Cul-De-Sac!
14009 Grand Circle
Omaha, NE
4 Bed / 4 Bath / 3 Car Garage
3,758 SqFt
Stunning Home on a Lush ½ Acre Lot in a Cul-De-Sac! Near Magnet Schools with Over $70,000 in Updates. The Huge Kitchen boasts Granite Countertops, a Breakfast Island, a Desk, Abundant Cabinets and an Eat-In Area with Bay Windows and a Gorgeous View! Entertain Guests in the Formal Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room with a Fireplace. The Spacious Master Suite features a sitting area, a Jetted Tub and His & Her Vanities. The Finished Lower Level includes a 5th non-conforming Bedroom (or Office), a Large Rec Room with Bar Area and a ¾ Bath. The Backyard Paradise boasts a Large Deck overlooking a Pond and Waterfall, Lush Landscaping, Mature Trees, a Privacy Fence and plenty of space! Additional Updates include; a whole house Water Purifier and Softener system and a Tankless H20 System, Fresh Paint, Cement Landscape Curbing, a New Deck, Flooring and More!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this gorgeous home, please visit http://www.huskerhomefinder.com/ or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908. Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, military moves, military realtor, offutt afb nebrasa, Omaha Home Sales
# posted by Angela May @ 10:25 AM
Thursday, May 17, 2012
New Listing! Gorgeous Home Stands out from the Crowd!
7032 Heartwood Road
LaVista, NE 68128
3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Car Garage
1852 SqFt
This Gorgeous Home stands out from the crowd the moment you enter! Soaring Cathedral Ceilings, Cut-Outs, Plant Shelves, a Skylite, Trey Ceiling and Decorator Paint Colors are just a sample of what will “WOW” you. The Eat-In Kitchen is the heart of the home featuring Ample Cabinets/Countertops and Beautiful Wood Flooring. There is also a Large Living Room with Fireplace and a Huge Dining Room. The Master Suite includes an updated Bath and His/Her Closets. Other features include: a Finished Lower Level Rec Room, a Shaded Backyard with a Privacy Fence, a 16x14 Deck, Humidifier, Lennox System '07 and lots of Storage. Located close to schools, shopping and more…Simply move in!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this gorgeous home, please visit http://www.huskerhomefinder.com/ or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908. Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, military realtor, military relocation, offutt afb nebraska
# posted by Angela May @ 5:13 PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Beautiful & Pristine Former Model Home in Pilgrims Landing!
14205 S 22nd Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car Garage
2277 SqFt
Beautiful and Pristine, this Former Model Home in Popular Pilgrim’s Landing is Move-In Ready! The home boasts a Two Story Entrance, an Open Staircase, Wood Flooring, a Formal Dining Room (or Office), a Family Room with a Fireplace and Extra Large Rooms throughout. The Kitchen is made for Entertaining and features a Dine-In Area, a Desk, Island, Pantry, and a newer Dishwasher. The Master Suite has Trey and Vaulted Ceilings, Dual Vanities, 2 Linen Closets, a Jet Tub and a Walk-In Closet. Outside features include a Deck with a Skyline View, a Privacy Fence, an Extra Large Patio, and a Sprinkler System. In addition, the home has Main Floor Laundry, a Water Softener, a Walkout Lower Level with a bath Rough-in, a Deep Garage, newer Heat Pump, High Efficiency Furnace, Thermostat, Humidifier and More!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this gorgeous home, please visit http://www.huskerhomefinder.com/ or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908.
Labels: bellevue homes for sale, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, military moves, military relocation, offutt air force base
# posted by Angela May @ 3:37 PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
New Listing! Sunny, Inviting Ranch Boasts Great Architecture!
9603 S 28th Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
4 Bed / 3 Bath/ 3 Car Garage
2435 SqFt
Sunny,
Inviting Ranch Boasts Great Architecture, 9-13’ Ceilings, Arches, Bay Windows, Wood
and Tile Flooring. The Kitchen features 42” Maple Cabinets, a curved Breakfast
Island and a Laptop Station. In addition, the home boasts a Formal Living Room
and Dining Room, a 3-Sided Fireplace, a Family Room with a TV Niche and 3 Bedrooms
on the Main Level. The Master Suite has a Walk-In Closet, Dual Vanities and a
Soaking Tub. The Enormous Walk-Out Lower Level includes a True 4th Bedroom
with Dual Closets, a ¾ Bath and another 1,000+ sq ft ready for Mancave
finishes! This home features a Newer Roof, a Security System, Privacy Fence,
gorgeous Landscaping and a Deck with Skyline Views!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this wonderful home, please visit www.HuskerHomeFinder.com or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908.
Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, offutt air force base, PCS to Offutt AFB
# posted by Angela May @ 1:13 PM
Friday, March 09, 2012
75 Easy & Affordable Outdoor Upgrades!
It's time to start thinking about what you may want to do to the outside of your home in the upcoming warmer months. Here are some great & affordable ideas!by: This Old House Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders
# posted by Angela May @ 2:14 PM
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Just Reduced! Cute, Updated and Move In Ready!
34 Martinview Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 2 Bed / 1 Bath / 804 SqFt
This Cute, Move-In Ready and Updated Home in Bellevue is convenient to Offutt AFB, Shopping and the Hospital! The Home boasts a Newer Roof, Windows, Electrical and Top of the Line HVAC System. The Kitchen has a Dine-In Area with a Pantry and features New Cabinets, Countertops and Flooring. In addition, the Stove and Refrigerator are included! Great Refinished Hardwood Flooring throughout the Living Room and Bedrooms! The Updated Bath has Warm Paint Colors. The Room off of the Kitchen would be perfect for a Dining Room, Office Space, or Family Room. Outside features include, No Maintenance Vinyl Siding, a Nice Sized Flat Yard and More!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this wonderful home, please visit www.HuskerHomeFinder.com or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908.
Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, hom, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders
# posted by Angela May @ 12:22 PM
Friday, March 02, 2012
New Listing! Loaded with Character and Charm!
1705 Ontario Street 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 1 Car Garage 1592 SqFt
Loaded with Character and Charm this Great 1.5 Story Home has Fresh Interior Paint, a Remodeled Kitchen that features Abundant Cabinets and Counter Space, a Breakfast Bar and Original Hardwood Flooring. The Family Room has Beamed Ceilings and Wood Flooring under the carpet. The Large Formal Dining Room boasts a Beautiful Floor to Ceiling Brick Fireplace and Crown Molding. In addition, there is a 4th non-conforming Bed Room and ¾ bath on the Lower Level. This home sits on a Quiet Street with No Maintenance Vinyl Siding, a Large Fenced Backyard featuring Mature Trees, a 1 Car Attached Garage with a new door and More!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this wonderful home, please visit www.HuskerHomeFinder.com or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908. Labels: angela may, homes for sale in Omaha, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, Omaha Homes for sale
# posted by Angela May @ 2:22 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Check out these Beautiful Old Homes!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Stunning Home with Over 36K in Updates and "WOW" Factor!
12432 S 217th Street Gretna, NE 68028 3Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Car Garge
This Stunning Home has Over 36K in Improvements and a Floor Plan with “WOW Factor”! Amenities include; Pella Windows, Moen Fixtures, Plush Stainmaster Carpet, Surround Sound, Custom Cabinets, Warm Paint Colors and R21 Insulation. The Spacious Kitchen boasts a Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliances, and an Eat-in area with a Hutch Niche. The Living Room features Soaring Ceilings and a Corner Slate Fireplace. The Large Master Suite has a Trey Ceiling, Dual Vanities, and a Walk-in Closet. The Lower Level includes a Dropzone and a Rec Room. Insulated Garage with Epoxied floor, Sink, Spigot and extra outlets/lighting. Outside is Extensive Landscaping and a Multi-zone Sprinkler System. Too much to list!
For more information or to schedule a private showing of this wonderful home, please visit www.HuskerHomeFinder.com or contact Angela May directly at 402/709-4908. Labels: Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, military relocation, Omaha Home Sales, Omaha Homes for sale
# posted by Angela May @ 2:35 PM
Friday, November 18, 2011
101 Things to Love About Omaha!
We all have things we love about Omaha.
Check out The Spirit of Omaha for a great list of
101 things to love about the Omaha Metro. Maybe your favorites made the list .... or maybe you will discover a few more things to love about Omaha! Labels: Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, offutt afb nebrasa, Omaha Home Sales, omaha ne homes for sale
# posted by Angela May @ 3:55 PM
Monday, October 26, 2009
Papillion FREE Trunk Or Treat at First Command October 31st
Join our First Command Friends at a great FREE event!
Have a safe and Happy Halloween at
Trunk or Treat
from your friends at
First Command Financial Services
Join us Saturday, October 31st, 3-5 pm
1716 Charleston Drive, Papillion
First Command is proud to sponsor this safe, fun-filled, one-stop alternative to trick-or-treating. Children are invited to dress up, accompany their parents, and collect goodies courtesy of our Financial Advisors and staff.  Labels: first command financial planning, halloween, Husker Home Finder Team, husker home finders, NP Dodge, Omaha Homes for sale, Omaha real estate, Papillion, papillion homes for sale, trick or treat
# posted by Angela May @ 9:38 PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
FREE Admission and Simulator Ride at Strategic Air & Space Museum for Military Children
Month of the Military Child Recognized at Strategic Air & Space Museum! Month of the Military Child Military sacrifice goes beyond the soldier. The families that support them also make incredible sacrifices daily. In honor of the brave young people who support mom and dad during their time of service, now through May 3rd, 2009, all children of military will gain free admission to SASM and get a free flight simulator ride while they are here. Simply print this page of coupons and bring it with you and your military ID at the time of your visit. From all of us at Strategic Air & Space Museum, THANK YOU military children for your bravery and strength. FREE ADMISSION Present this to coupon and your military ID at the admission desk for free admission for all your minor children. Hurry, offer expires May 3, 2009.  Thank you from the Husker Home Finder Team to all of our Service Members and their families for the sacrifices they make for all of us! If you're planning to PCS in the near future, contact us - we have Military & Relocation backgrounds and work with many military families. If you need to sell your home, please visit our Seller's Page for more information on our services, or our visit our Offutt AFB Page if you are headed to Offutt - we'd love to make your PCS a great one! Labels: angela may, bellevue homes for sale, husker home finders, military moves, military realtor, NP Dodge, offutt air force base, Omaha Homes for sale, papillion homes for sale, PCS to Offutt AFB
# posted by Angela May @ 8:27 PM
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Top 7 Seller Do's & Don'ts for Negotiating Brutal Buyer Offers
It's a tough market out there for sellers, so here are a few tips to help you survive the brutal offers you can expect in the current market:  "DO's";
1. Do NEGOTIATE! Be prepared for a low offer, the media is preaching to everyone to "low ball the seller"! Have you ever walked into an auction, car dealership, or insurance company and offered to pay full price, or did you try to negotiate a deal? It's simply human nature so don't be offended, press forward and be sensible. There's a very good chance this IS the person who will buy your home - don't let him slip away!
2. Do be EXCITED when you get an offer, no matter how low it may initially be! The buyer likely looked at 20-50+ houses - and the great news is THEY PICKED YOURS! There's an emotional connection to your home or they wouldn't have written an offer.
3. Do be REALISTIC. It is a buyer's market, depending upon your market there are certain things that are expected by the buyer, if you don't comply you may never sell your home. For example, in the Omaha Real Estate Market here's what I tell all of my sellers to expect;
a. Do expect a "low ball" offer (to start). We're talking up to $20,000+ under asking price is the "norm" right now- but no worries, your agent's job is to bring that number up, or guess what? You can walk away!
b. Do plan to pay closing costs for the buyer for two reasons. 1) If you don't the buyer may not be able to purchase your home, they already have to bring a minimum of a 3.5% down payment to purchase, therefore, they probably don't have the closing costs too. 2) If you don't pay their closing costs, another seller will. Additionally, if the buyer doesn't ask for seller paid costs they will expect if off the price. Depending upon how quickly you get the offer some of this negotiable, but realistically just plan on it.
c. The buyer will ask for a Home Warranty Plan (about $425), refrigerator, and maybe even washer, dryer, and/or kitchen table! Your agent can use all of these as negotiating tools to help you get a higher price, so again, don't be offended it's all part of the market.
4. And finally, DO listen to your REALTOR. This is why you hired him/her - to be the "neutral" advisor. He/she is a Full-Time Professional who has sold millions of dollars worth of real estate. Your agent eats, sleeps, breathes and lives real estate 24-7 - she knows the ever changing market better than well meaning friends and family because she sells it daily. Trust her instincts so you can achieve the best possible results!
 "DON'TS";
1. DON'T react emotionally to a low offer (remember, we are EXPECTING one). Take a step "outside the box" and think of it as a business transaction. This is your biggest investment, treat it like one and please take your pride out of the picture.
2. DON'T ever counter back at full price. You could lose a great prospect, countering full price may work in a "sellers" market, but it a "buyers" market it's not worth scaring away someone who actually picked you out of 100's of competing homes. Give up something - there are many things to factor into the decision, ask your agent for the most cost effective approach, sometimes it doesn't take much! 3. DON'T think the buyers won't walk away if you make a counter offer they don't like. Most buyers have another 2-3 houses on the back burner to go after if yours doesn't work out... and they will.
In summary, choose an agent who has great negotiating skills (ask them their strategy during the interview). A professional will point out all the positives and negatives of any offer. It's his/her job to advise you on what to expect so you're prepared. Once that glorious moment of an offer arrives, your agent will give you all the facts so YOU can make an informed decision and get the highest sale price for your biggest investment.
Just remember; "It never matters where you start, but rather, where you finish"!
Seller's Page to learn more about how we can help you sell your home! Labels: angela may, husker home finders, NP Dodge, Omaha Home Sales, Omaha Homes for sale, omaha realtor, Real Estate Negotiation Tips, Seller contract negotiations, Seller negotiations
# posted by Angela May @ 9:23 PM
Friday, December 26, 2008
Rates, FHA Changes & $7500 Tax Credit for 2009
 The lending world has been ever changing in 2008, and many more changes are in store for 2009. Here's a brief summary of what you can expect. It's still a FANTASTIC time to purchase a home, and The Husker Home Finder Team would love to help! Click here to search the entire MLS and begin looking for your new Dream Home!
WHAT'S UP WITH INTEREST RATES?
It's been a great year for buyers, and it still hasn't stopped! The rates are phenominal, and may not get any better than this! In fact, if you financed at a percentage point higher (or more) & plan to be in your home at least another 3 years, it may be worth your while to refinance - we have some great lenders to weigh your options!
Although they change literally by the second, rates (as of today) are in the high 4's for conventional loans, and low 5's for FHA & VA loans, WOW!! Email or call our team anytime for current rates!
FHA CHANGES in 2009
Currently the down payment for FHA is 3%, however, any contracts "pending" after December 31st will have to pay more in '09;
1) Minimum down payment increases to 3.5% as of January 1
2) Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium 1.75% monthly .55% over 95%
3) New loan limit $271,050 Click Here for more information on FHA & VA changes.
$7,500 TAX CREDIT
If you closed (or are closing) on a home in 2008, be sure to ask your accountant/tax advisor about the $7,500 tax credit! The credit will be available through early summer in 2009 as well! Click here to learn more... Please let us know if you have any questions about rates, programs, or refinances - we're happy to answer them and/or refer you to a trusted, experienced lending partner who can further assist you! Click here to visit our website or email Angela at Angela@HuskerHomeFinder.com
Labels: FHA loans, first time home buyer, home tax credit, husker home finders, interest rates, military realtor, NP Dodge, offutt air force base, Omaha real estate
# posted by Angela May @ 5:51 PM
Friday, December 05, 2008
Great Realtor Interview Questions for Selling / Listing Your Home!
Interview Questions for Selling & Listing Your Home!  I recieved a great email this evening which took me more than a few hours to respond to. It was from a prospective seller (I'm guessing this might be their first time selling a home) who plans to list his home the beginning of 2009 and is wisely thinking ahead about interviewing agents. I decided because he had so many fantastic questions to publish our "Email Interview" for other prospective sellers to read. Many of these are questions any seller should ask prior to hiring an agent. I hope you find it informative! *Note: I did amend a few questions to make them more general vs. specific to this particular seller.Please don't hesitate to contact me directly at Angela@HuskerHomeFinder.com if you have a burning question that was not answered, or call me directly at 402-709-4908. Enjoy! Questions 1. (Prospective Seller) How has the Omaha housing market been affected by the national economic situation, what are the current trends in Omaha?· (My Response) Overall, in my opinion, the Omaha Metro area has fared pretty well – especially in comparison to many parts of the country. The reason for this is we (Omaha Metro) didn’t have the drastic spikes in property values like they did on both coasts, Las Vegas, etc. As a result we have thankfully remained more stable.
· On the flip side, it is definitely a “buyer’s market” right now. And because of the excess inventory, seller’s property values are not what they were 2 years ago. We have many more homes for sale (over 7000) than we have buyers. On the bright side, the oversupply of new construction seems to be leveling out, so this is slowly helping the sellers. The other sunny side is if you are going to purchase a home once you sell, you will likely get a great deal on the buyer side!
2. (Prospective Seller) Why should we list our home with you, and what makes you different from other agents?
(My Reponse) Wow, many things! We are ranked in the top 1-2% for home sales in the Metro area, so we know what it takes to sell homes! Here’s a link to our Seller Page which outlines several differences.
If I had to choose the top 3 differences that our clients seem to be most impressed by I’d say;
· #1 – our Internet Presence and Marketing is unsurpassed in the Metro Area!
· #2 – we hire (and pay for) professional stagers to visit your home. In this market this is SO IMPORTANT. No matter what your price range you’ll likely be competing against hundreds of other homes with similar criteria (buyers look all over the metro, not just in one city). We have to "outshine" our competition and be competively priced in this market, as a team we make sure you're prepared to compete.
· #3 - Communication. Not only am I always accessible, but so is our Transaction/Marketing Coordinator. We also send unique “Marketing Reports” outlining how many “e-showings” you've had, how many homes have sold in your price range since listing date, how many new “competing” homes have come onto the market, comprehensive showing reports with statistics on feedback, and much more!
3. (Prospective Seller) How many properties have you sold this year (YTD)?
(My Response) 60-654. (Prospective Seller) How many homes have you and your company sold in my general location?(My Response) We sell homes throughout the entire Metro area. I'd guess the majority would be out West and in the Papillion/Bellevue Area (near the base). Additionally several were sold in North Omaha as well.
My company, NP Dodge, is consistantly ranked in the top 2 for Omaha Metro Sales!
5. (Prospective Seller) Tell us what your marketing plan will be.
(My Response) This is a tough one to do via internet/typing. I would go over this in great detail at a face-to-face meeting, but in a nutshell INTERNET, INTERNET, and INTERNET!! Combined website exposure of only some of the sites we are affiliated with (I don’t have viewership stats on all of them) is OVER 14 Million Viewers. My personal website has a #3 out of 10 Google ranking as well.
6. (Prospective Seller) What services are provided beyond marketing / negotiations?(My Response) First and foremost, I have a phenomenal "Team"! Click here to view our Team Page. How would this benefit you, the seller?
· There are FOUR of us working to sell your home for the same commission other agents charge
· We have 2” Exclusive Buyer’s Agents” (they don’t list homes) on The Husker Home Finder Team. They are fabulous! They tour & familiarize themselves with all of our Listings. They consistantly have a steady flow of buyers at all times. They have sold many of my listings the same day listed! We also publish all 3 of our contact numbers on your house flier to answer questions in a timely manner!
· If we are called directly to show your home, one of our EBA's (Exclusive Buyer Agents) shows your home instead of myself (the Listing Agent) if possible. We prefer to do this because if that particular buyer happens to fall in love with your home the EBA (Exclusive Buyers Agent) now represents the buyer, I represent YOU -- it's seperate representation. Dual Agency can be done honestly and ethically, but personally, we prefer to keep things seperate so both parties feel 100% represented.
· Our Transaction/Marketing Coordinator is awesome. She has a list of over 30 “to do’s” the first two days your home goes on the market (I have my list too!). along with many other tasks that automatically pop up on her calander. Once your home goes under contract she stays on top of all the details to include making sure the buyer (and their agent) are doing everything in a timely manner on their side… so we close on time.
· We have a 24 hour answering & showing service, i.e. no missed or delayed calls for showings!
· I’ve invested in a great feedback program which sends specific questions to all agents who have shown your home 4 days in a row – it includes a virtual tour and photos of your home to jog their memory so we get TRUE feedback on what their buyers really thought. When they respond we are both emailed at the same time. I run reports from this program for my sellers as well.
· FREE Freedom Home Warranty on your home from the list to pending date (also from pending to close if you choose to purchase this for the buyer).
· The Husker Home Finder Team technology is "cutting edge". For instance, if someone pulls up your home on my website to request additional information or a showing, I get a text message instantly on my cell phone. It then goes straight to the available "Exclusive Buyer Agent" for quick follow-up!
· All of my sellers have my direct cell number and email. I’m always available to them, which all of our clients will testify to! Our Transaction/Marketing Coordinator is also very experienced and happy to help our clients in any way!
7. (Prospective Seller) Who controls the advertising, you or your brokerage firm?(My Response) I pay for the marketing; therefore I choose the advertising which has proven most successful. Believe me when I say I’ve tried every facet (and still experiment!). Anything that didn’t give us a return on my investment was “axed” (mostly print advertising – why would someone look in the paper when they can “tour” your home online?).
Since over 85% of buyers shop for homes online, I reinvested those monies back into internet marketing. The payoff is more phone calls, more showings, AND we can track things that help us know if we are on target to be competitive in this market. Basically, we have a plan which has proven over and over to work. (I can explain this in great detail when we meet.)
8. (Prospective Seller) What percentage of your listings sell? On average, how long does it take for your listings to sell?(My Response) Overall according to the MLS our average DOM (days on market) for sellers is 35. I’d estimate 85-90% sell. However, as I’ll explain at our appointment – selling your home is a TEAM effort and takes commitment on both ends. We both come up with strategic plan to sell your home. We have to work together on every level to accomplish our goal.
9. (Prospective Seller) Of your sales, what is the percentage of sales price to asking price?(My Response) According to the report I was able to pull from the MLS it says:
Agent Percentage of Sale Price to List Price (List Side) is 99.08%
10. (Prospective Seller) How many buyers are you currently working with?(My Response) I'd guesstimate our two “Exclusive Buyers Agents”on average, have a pool of about 75-100 buyers at all times. By this I mean they are setup on home searches and/or corresponding with them. Of course many of these buyers are not looking to purchase immediately and could be as far as 6-9 months out.
11. (Prospective Seller) What is your system for finding buyers?(My Response) Our clients come from many places – the top 3 would be from my website, referrals, and past clients. We also target the military community heavily.
12. (Prospective Seller) Throughout the process, how often will we receive communication from you?(My Response) On average you would hear from me in some form (email, phone call, feedback, marketing report) every 7 days or so. My clients also always know they can call or email and get a response back the same day!
13. (Prospective Seller) Discuss commission rates and/or fee structure? Are there fees beyond the commission? Are we only charged if our home sells?(My Response) The standard commission rate in this area is 7%. There should typically be no other fees from the realtor (our team has none). Keep in mind you will, however, have your own closing costs to pay once the property is sold. I can give you a “seller’s cost estimate” once we meet and discuss our marketing plan, where to price your home competiviely, etc. And you are correct, if your home does not sell you don’t pay The Husker Home Finder Team anything.
14. (Prospective Seller) What happens if we're not satisfied with the job you are doing to get our home sold?(My Response) You can fire me! Of course I'm a perfectionist and would like to know right away if something was not working well for you so I'd have the opportunity to fix it first. I’ve told every client they can fire me if they are not satisfied, it hasn’t happened yet!
15. (Prospective Seller) Do you have a reference list of clients we could contact?(My Response) Absolutely! Not only do we have phone numbers, but many surveys! I'd be happy to email those to you in a seperate email.
16. (Prospective Seller) What haven't I asked that we need to know?(My Response) You actually had some great questions! There’s only one I can think of that I believe is ultra important. As you are aware, it’s a tough market and I’m sure your home is likely your biggest investment. You’ll need a professional who is a successful, skilled negotiator. Ask the agents you are interviewing if they have a step by step negotiating strategy. The agent’s negotiating skills can make (or cost) you THOUSANDS of dollars. The agent needs to have a plan, a proven strategy, and be skilled as he/she negotiates top dollar for your home. (*My team has a proven a win-win negotiating strategy we can discuss in more detail.)
One last thought… ask the agent if this is their full-time job. The more the agent sells, the more the agent works in the market each and every day, obviously the more knowledgeable he/she will be about what needs to be done to sell your home. (*All of my team members are full-time professionals!)
I guess that’s it! You are wise to interview agents. In this market it’s so important to be represented by someone who is not only knowledgeable and produces results, but also someone YOU feel comfortable with, trust, and your gut feeling tells you is a “good fit”. I hope that I’ll be that person! I look forward to meeting with you and answering any other questions you can think of!
For more information on selling your home in the Omaha Metro Area, visit our Seller's Page or our website at http://www.huskerhomefinders.com/. To order any of our Seller Special Reports on Preparing Your Home For Sale, or ask a burning question we did not cover email me at Angela@HuskerHomeFinder.com. Have a great day! Labels: angela may, home sale tips, husker home finders, interviewing an agent, Omaha real estate, omaha realtor, preparing your home for sale, realtor interview questions
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